John Robert Dillon

John Robert Dillon, age 74, passed away at The Fort Sanders Select Unit Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, with his family and friends by his side.

John Robert Dillon, age 74, passed away at The Fort Sanders Select Unit Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, with his family and friends by his side.

He was preceded in death by his father, John R. Dillon, mother, Mildred Hart Dillon, and one sister, Jane Phillips.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was also a veteran. Mr. Dillon graduated from Carson Newman College with a degree in education. He had over 38 years service with the Morgan County school system as guidance counselor for Oakdale and Coalfield schools. He was a member of the Wartburg Presbyterian Church. He was a past president of the Wartburg Lions Club.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Pastor Caroline Anderson officiating. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Morgan Memorial Gardens.